Disney's Descendants: The Musical

Disney's Descendants: The Musical - March 28 - March 29, 2026

The Circle Theatre

Crew Who's Who

Courtney Stein Cairncross

Director

Courtney Stein Cairncross (Playwright / Director) Courtney is thrilled to be working with Circle Theatre and all of its partnering organizations once again! She holds a Masters of Dance Anthropology from the University of Roehampton in London, and has worked nationally and internationally as a professional choreographer and teaching artist.
Fran Sillau

Director

Fran Sillau (Co-Director) Fran serves as Executive Artistic Director of Circle Theatre and holds an MFA specializing in directing and inclusion from Goddard College. His original script and production of Just Ask! opened at the Coterie Theater in Kansas City in January 2025.
Maria Overton

Auradonian Choreographer

Maria Overton (Assistant Teaching Artist) Maria joins Circle Theatre as the Education Outreach Apprentice. She has been an intern at Circle Theatre since 2023 and is looking forward to this role in the 25/26 season. She is a dancer with American Midwest Ballet’s Junior Company and has performed and trained across the country.
Sophia Kazmierski

Costume Designer

Sophia Kazmierski (Costume Designer) - joins Circle Theatre as the Design Apprentice, showcasing her talents in prop and costume design. Her previous Circle Theatre credits include The Baker StreetbIrregulars, Godspell, All Together Now, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, The Little Prince, Capture the Moon, and others.
Beth Friedman

Stage Manager

Beth Friedman (Stage Manger) - Beth is excited to serve as the Stage Manager for Descendants, following her recent work as Stage Manager for Momotaro, The Peach Boy of Japan. A familiar face at Circle Theater, her behind-the-scenes credits include Stage Manager for Godspell andAssistant Stage Manager for The Wizard of Oz.